Adjunct Sociology Instructor Online

Lenoir Community College is a comprehensive institution that places primary emphasis on excellence in classroom instruction. The Adjunct Sociology Instructor (Online) is responsible for providing quality and engaging instruction to LCC students through the use of online courses, and through other creative modalities as needed to promote successful completion of degree requirements.

Faculty members are expected to demonstrate and maintain competence in each of the following areas throughout their employment at the College:

Mastery of Subject Matter

• Demonstrate a thorough and accurate knowledge in the teaching discipline 
• Display ability to interpret and evaluate the theories of the field or discipline 
• Connect the subject matter with related fields 
• Stay current in the subject matter through professional development; involvement in professional organizations; and attending professional meetings, conferences, and/or workshops 
• Learn and use technology to enhance teaching and the educational experience when appropriate

Teaching Performance

• Teach a course load appropriate to the teaching discipline 
• Plan and organize instruction in ways that maximize student learning 
• Employ appropriate teaching and learning strategies to communicate subject matter to students 
• Modify, where appropriate, instructional methods and strategies to meet diverse student needs 
• Employ available instructional technology, i.e. the Internet, interactive technology, etc., when appropriate 
• Encourage the development of communication skills and higher-order thinking skills through appropriate student assignments 
• Contribute to the selection and development of instructional materials in accordance with course objectives

Evaluation of Student Learning

• Establish and follow meaningful learning objectives 
• Develop and explain methods that fairly measure student progress toward course objectives 
• Evaluate student performance fairly and consistently and return student work promptly to promote maximum learning 
• Maintain accurate records of student progress and submit final grades each semester according to established deadlines 
• Demonstrate sensitivity to student needs and circumstances

Support of College Policies and Procedures

• Teach classes as assigned 
• Ensure accessibility to colleagues and to students for advisement and consultation 
• Prepare syllabi for all assigned sections in accordance with program and divisional policies 
• Maintain confidentiality of student information 
• Exercise stewardship of college facilities, materials, and resources 
• Comply with responsibilities as cited in the Lenoir Community College Catalog, Faculty Handbook, Handbook for Distance Education, Policy Manual, and Procedures Manual

Participation in College, Division, Department, and Program Activities

• Participate in meetings as required 
• Respond in a timely manner to requests for information 
• Support both part-time and full-time colleagues 
• Contribute to program, department, and division curriculum development processes 
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills in communication with students, colleagues, staff, and administrators as an individual or as a team member

Contribution to the Growth and Enhancement of College Mission and Programs

• Maintain familiarity with college goals, mission, and long-range plans 
• Participate in professional activities that contribute to the educational goals of the College and its constituents 
• Perform professional responsibilities in accordance with pertinent goals, mission, and plans of the College 

Other Duties

• Plan, implement, and evaluate course-specific instruction 
• Assist division leadership in updating course content or making suggestions for course content updates as needed
• Attend meetings scheduled by the Program Chair and other division leadership 
• Ensure contact information and other items are updated in the course being taught each semester
• Utilize the current course shell created by the full-time Sociology Instructor each semester
• Input notes and/or alerts in AVISO for students when necessary
• Ensure withdrawals are submitted in a timely manner, following the College's attendance policy
• Ensure assignments are graded within 1 week of due date
• Ensure response to student emails or phone calls within 48 hours (excluding weekends)
• Other tasks as assigned by division leadership 

Qualifications

• Master's degree in sociology from an institution accredited by a federally recognized institutional accreditor or a master's degree and 18 graduate semester hours in sociology (courses designated as graduate-level sociology courses) 
• Experience using instructional technologies and teaching online courses is preferred 
• Previous teaching experience at a high school, community college, or university is preferred

Working Conditions

• Typical classroom or online/synchronous teaching environment
• Infrequent travel if applicable

Notice of Nondiscrimination

Lenoir Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The College complies with existing federal, state, and local laws and regulations regarding nondiscrimination. The College prohibits discrimination against and/or exclusion from participation in any benefits or activities by any person, either on the staff and faculty or in the student body, on the grounds of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, age, political affiliation, or disability.